The Game (2014)

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Season 1
User Score
7.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 29 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 23 out of 29
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 29
  3. Negative: 3 out of 29

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  1. TantricSky
    Apr 2, 2015
    5
    Disappointing because it could have been so much better- a nice little LeCarre homage rather than LeCarre-extra light. The acting, characters, dialogue, office intrigues, and atmosphere are very good, but the plot is ludicrous and the- dare I say- tradecraft of the British is nonexistent, they come across as complete bumblers.
  2. enofile
    Nov 21, 2014
    5
    Perhaps this reviewed is skewed since I grew up during the Cold War, but although the filming, acting, and atmosphere are spot on, there are inexplicable discrepancies in the plot that simply make no sense. Also, the writers have thrown historical accuracy to the wind, and the story takes on a "Twilight Zone," science fiction tone. If I provide exact examples, I will spoil the show forPerhaps this reviewed is skewed since I grew up during the Cold War, but although the filming, acting, and atmosphere are spot on, there are inexplicable discrepancies in the plot that simply make no sense. Also, the writers have thrown historical accuracy to the wind, and the story takes on a "Twilight Zone," science fiction tone. If I provide exact examples, I will spoil the show for those viewers who simply desire snappy entertainment. Thus, I will show restraint. The Game could have been a TV LeCarre, but alas, it is more pop then intrigue.… Expand

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#37 Best TV Season of 2014

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Metascore
78

Generally favorable reviews - based on 9 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 9
  3. Negative: 0 out of 9
  1. The Hollywood Reporter
    Reviewed by: Tim Goodman
    Nov 6, 2014
    80
    It's about characters and their slow unraveling along with the mystery at hand. Whithouse has assembled a superb cast of relative unknowns who support the main Hughes-Cox tandem and add layers (mother Hester, for example).
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  2. Los Angeles Times
    Reviewed by: Mary McNamara
    Nov 6, 2014
    80
    Seek, stylish and superbly performed, BBC America's Cold War drama The Game offers more to look at than think about, but then there's something about espionage that almost always calls for a little eye candy.
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  3. The A.V. Club
    Reviewed by: Scott Von Doviak
    Nov 5, 2014
    75
    The first episode offers more than enough intrigue to hook fans of spy thrillers, even if some of the elements are eye-rollingly familiar.
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